Taking a vacation on a cruise can be one of the most enjoyable ways to spend your free time, but what happens if your retreat is ruined by sickness or illness? It’s a situation we all cross our fingers to never come across, but sometimes inevitable. That’s why today, we’re going to explore how to prevent it completely and minimize the risk of it happening to you with these crucial five questions.
- How Can You Prevent Sea Sickness?
While you may have traveled by cruise or boat before, that doesn’t mean you won’t suffer from the classic case of seasickness. Fortunately, there are things you can do to prevent cruise ship sickness and seasickness from coming altogether and to prevent the symptoms.
First, start before you board by drinking lots of water to ensure you’re hydrated and have a sem-full stomach. Don’t eat lots of fancy foods, like bland carbs like oats or bread that can line your stomach. Make sure you go to the bathroom before boarding, and you’ll be good to go!
- How to Avoid Sickness on a Cruise Ship?
Aside from seasickness, there are plenty of other health risks on a cruise ship, mainly because you’re in an incubator surrounded by other people. When sickness strikes one person, it can spread fast. Fortunately, a bit of awareness and action can help you stay safe.
This includes the basics like properly washing your hands wherever you go and frequently, drink lots of water, especially bottled water, and make sure you’re swapping your drinks glass often. Also, wear sunscreen to make sure you’re avoiding any potential sun-related health concerns.
- What to Do If You Do Get Ill?
In the worst-case scenario, you’re going to find yourself ill, which is obviously a horrible position to be in while on vacation. However, it’s time like this you have to accept what is outside of your control and instead be responsible. This means isolating yourself in your room as to not make other people sick and to increase your chances of getting better. Again, drink lots of water and eat basic food to increase your chances of becoming better, faster.
- How to Protect Yourself if You Have a Medical Condition?
If you have a predetermined medical condition, don’t worry. You can still enjoy the luxury of a cruise, but you need to make sure you’re prepared. This means making sure you have all medication with you, especially emergency medication, and it’s in an accessible place in your room where you’re not going to lose. We always highly recommend having a medical report card on you, so anyone around you can understand what’s going on in case something goes wrong.
- What To Do in an Emergency?
Whether you have a medical emergency yourself or the ship is having an emergency, you need to know what to do. This means knowing who the medical staff is on board and where the medical offices are. Every cruise should have one. Familiarize yourself with ship protocol, so you know exactly what needs to be done and when.
Summary
As you can see, while the health concerns of being on a cruise ship exist, all it takes to minimize your risk and to keep things moving smoothly is a bit of preparation. The more awareness you can bring into your planning, the better off you’ll be!
